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Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Raises Share Issue Limits, Extends Filing Deadlines
By Editors | 20/04/2020
Listed issuers are allowed to increase the general mandate threshold for new securities issues from the existing 10% to 20% of the total number of issued shares.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia SC Announces Capital Market Measures to Support Businesses
By Editors | 17/04/2020
The measures include relief for publicly listed companies from PN17 (financial distress) classification, even if they fall below certain regulatory thresholds.
AML / KYC
US Returns $300m of Misappropriated 1MDB Funds to Malaysia
By Editors | 15/04/2020
The funds includes proceeds from assets that Malaysia financier Jho Low allegedly bought with stolen 1MDB money before his $700mn forfeit last year.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia, Shenzhen Bourses Enter MoU on Cross-border Collaboration
By Editors | 15/04/2020
The MoU will facilitate the display and joint promotion of Bursa Malaysia and SZSE benchmark indices in each other’s markets.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Asks Fund Managers to Ramp Up Liquidity Stress Testing
By Editors | 12/04/2020
Stress testing should be conducted more regularly to assess the impact on fund liquidity and redemptions, and to pre-empt liquidity shortages before they occur.
AML / KYC
Malaysia: BNM to Implement New Currency Law
By Editors | 08/04/2020
BNM will continue to consult on an economy-wide cash transaction limit, which it will be able to implement under the Currency Act 2020.
Fintech / Regtech
In-Depth: Making Sense of Digital Bank Policy
By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 07/04/2020
Industry veteran Jamie Lloyd Evans takes a detailed look at digital banking regimes in Asia, and the stated – and unstated – motivations behind them.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia Implements ISO 20022 for Corporate Announcements
By Editors | 01/04/2020
The messaging standard will transform the corporate announcements flow in Malaysia, favour interoperability with other marketplaces, and foster innovation.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia: BNM Enhances Financing Facilities for SMEs
By Editors | 30/03/2020
BNM is allocating an additional 4 billion ringgit to its financing facilities for SMEs and lowering interest rates to help them sustain their operations and preserve jobs.
Securities / Derivatives
SC, Bursa Malaysia Ease Margin Financing Rules for Brokers
By Editors | 26/03/2020
Brokers are no longer required to liquidate client holdings, make margin calls, or impose haircuts on collateral if client equity balances fall below 130%.
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